In most cases, the dog is watched closely and multiple x-rays are taken to determine how well the object is passing through the dog's intestines. (petwave.com)
If I might offer a little advice, you would do well to try and emulate your co-authors, particular your father and Richard McNider (above), who provide good object lessons of how people can disagree over substance and yet discuss issues without getting personal and without misrepresenting the other person's statements. (realclimate.org)
We know that competition isn't about cooperation, but rather it's presence is when competing parties try to outshine each other by offering a shinier, better object of attraction. (imagineyourhouse.com)